Reviews:The Magnificent Scoundrels
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| Roy Cheung is unexpectedly good as the conniving loan shark who forces failed con-persons Stephen Chow and Teresa Mo into burglary to satisfy their debts. Meanwhile, Cheung sends another set of debtors to execute a con with a rich landowner. By coincidence, the two factions end up conning each other; that is, until they join forces for a con against their common enemy. A very low, very funny farce, and the French kissing scene with Chow and Amy Yip will make you sick.
This is probably Stephen Chow's most consistently hilarious film, at least for English speakers. Though many of the gags are very, very low, they'll keep you snickering; no long, dead language-joke spots this time. Teresa Mo is a standout; hilarious and cute. Her introductory scene, in which she attempts to cheat a "blind" Chow out of his wallet by pretending to be a run-down old woman, a policewoman, a dog and soldier, is classic. If you enjoy con-artist antics and low-brow humor, this should keep you entertained. |
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